Marine Area 2 recreational salmon season update

August 25, 2022

Action:  Allows retention of wild coho.

Species affected:  Salmon

Location:  Marine Area 2

Effective Dates and Rules:  Aug. 27, through Sept. 30, 2022: 

Daily limit 2. Coho min. size 16”. Other salmon species no min. size. Release Chinook.

 Reason for action:  Mark rates for coho have been lower than expected in Area 2, increasing encounters with Chinook and wild coho as anglers pursue marked coho.  A reduction in the remaining quota for the Area 2 fishery was implemented in conjunction with this change to ensure that allowing catch of unmarked coho will not increase impacts on wild coho stocks of concern. 

Additional information:  Grays Harbor Control Zone is closed.

Marine Areas 1 through 4 are scheduled to close September 30, but areas may close earlier if quotas are met.

Anglers can be notified of in-season rules changes as they are announced by signing up for WDFW Regulation Updates at wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.

Information contact:  Fish Program 360-902-2700

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.